не было другого выбора, кроме как

had no other choice but to

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phrase Rare #26,160
had no other choice but to Used to say that someone was forced to do something. It is followed by an infinitive; the person with the choice is usually expressed with у + genitive, such as у меня or у нас.
RU: У меня не было другого выбора, кроме как уйти.
EN: I had no other choice but to leave.